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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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